Nitrogen deposition Flanders

Nitrogen deposition or fertilising deposition is the supply of nitrogen from the atmosphere to soil, water, vegetation, ... Fertilisation disrupts ecological processes, affects ecosystems and reduces water quality and biodiversity. Nitrogen has not only fertilizing but also acidifying effects. Highest nitrogen deposition in the centre of West Flanders, N-Antwerp and NO-Limburg. Nitrogen deposition has fallen by 31 % on average since 2005. Nitrogen deposition has varied little since 2015.